The Wine Advocate | RP 90-92
Published: Jan 31, 2023

Aromas of red berries mingled with rose petals, baking spices and orange zest introduce the 2021 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Lavières, a medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless wine that's lively and elegant, representing another fine rendition of a cuvée that's a perennial sleeper chez Bouchard.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 89
Published: July 24, 2024

Intense wild herb and savory aromas on the nose lead you into the surprisingly generous palate for this appellation where the red berry fruit and licorice character is pronounced. Still very youthful and slightly drying on the palate thanks to the slightly rustic tannins, this still needs some time in bottle to reach its best drinking form. Sustainable. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.

Winemaker

The name of this "Climat" with rocky sub-soil comes from the great number of big flat stones called "laves" in the area. These natural stone slabs were used by the Merovingians for their tombs. One of these can be seen in the Louis XI room in the Chateau de Beaune. Bouchard Pere & Fils owns 3.94 hectares of Savigny Premier Cru acquired at the beginning of the 20th century.

T A S T I N G
TASTING NOTE: Delicate bouquet with berry fruit notes. On the palate, seductive with the subtle intensity of its aromas and for its tenderness. Good ageing potential.
FOOD/WINE PAIRING: White meat dishes in sauce, game birds (quail, pigeon, etc...).
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Between 17C to 18C 
AGEING POTENTIAL: 5 to 7 years and more

K N O W - H O W
HARVEST: manual, in small cases of 13 kg. Careful manual sorting of each grape.
VINIFICATION: Following total or partial destemming on the vintage, fermentation in small containers, gentle pressing ensure optimal vinification. Depending on the profile of the vintage, vatting lasts 15 to 18 days.
MATURING: 12 to 14 months in French oak, with 25 to 35% new oak.
AGEING: The cellars of the Bastions of the ancient Ch?teau de Beaune offer natural ambient conditions that are perfectly adapted to ageing the Premiers Crus.

V I N E Y A R D
GRAPE VARIETY: Pinot Noir
EXPOSITION: South
SOIL OF THE APPELATION: Limestone and clay
TOTAL SURFACE OF THE APPELATION IN PRODUCTION:17.66 hectares
DOMAIN SURFACE IN PRODUCTION: 3.94 hectares